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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 579.66 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 579.66 and 233.55 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 579.66 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/579.66 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 579.66 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 135,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,379.59/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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